Primary Responsibilities

• Reviewing systems performance and identifying system issues
• Work with Engineering in managing system upgrades with regards to its effect on reporting and accounting
• Work with financial business analyst to design and develop strategies that will enforce compliance with operational process affecting revenue.
• Designing and implementing internal system controls (preventative and detective) to provide quality assurance over financial data
• Reviewing and maintaining all financial (accounting and reporting) systems policies and procedures
• Collaborating with product and engineering team to meet business requirements
• Troubleshooting and fixing finance related system issues
• Training and supporting finance team members in understanding the company and reporting system
• Working with the engineering team to design delivery schedules of systems development
• Working with internal audit to ensure that internal audit is carried out on the system periodically
• Working with finance operations and finance TFC by providing guidance on effective processes surrounding the accounting for transactions and accounts management on the system.
• Key contact person to product and engineering team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting
• 1st Degree in Commerce / Business / Accounting or IT
• Professional accounting qualification is an added advantage
• Systems development and finance systems experience
• Broad experience and knowledge of accounting systems
• Experience working in fintech
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in communicating and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate and train other finance staff
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel macros and other accounting packages.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• An analytical approach to work
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• The capacity to make quick but rational decisions
• The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• Self-Driven and hardworking
• Discreet and respects confidentiality
• Integrity and high personal ethical standard.